I went to a gym for years with a much older demographic. I was easily the youngest person who ever came in. I came in so frequently that I ended up subbing unofficially for things like yoga classes and helping people with their technique. The gym owner eventually took notice, but said I had to […]
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When hiring managers at gyms evaluate personal trainer certifications, they focus on accreditation and practical application. They want to know that your education meets industry standards and that you understand how to apply what you have learned in real-world settings. More importantly, hiring managers consider factors such as relevant specializations that align with the gym’s
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A lot of people in the fitness industry spend almost as much time at the gym as I do. They’ll often come up to me after a class or training session to ask how much it costs to get certified, especially if they’re considering a career change. Rather than start with just the test fee
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I have moved about once every year for the past 15 years, so I have cycled through an awful lot of gyms and an awful lot of personal trainers. I have picked personal trainers in just about every location to which I have moved because it helps me stay on track when the rest of
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If you’re looking for a way to become a personal trainer, it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you have very specific career goals or any existing background in personal training. When I was starting out about seven years ago, I personally had to wrestle between NASM, NSCA, and ISSA. I
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